I’m a knitting designer and writer, specializing in creating small items, like toys, hats, scarves and home accessories.

I’ve written over 20 books, including the bestselling Knit your own royal wedding which knocked Jamie Oliver off the main Amazon bestseller list, back in 2011. My other bestsellers include Knitted animal scarves, mitts and socks and Knitivity, all about knitting your own nativity scene.

As well as my books, I’ve wrtten extensively for knitting magazines and partworks and been featured widely in the mainstream as well as the knitting press.

I’ve also got my own knitting pattern stores on Ravelry and Etsy.

I live just outside London in the UK, with my long-suffering husband and student son.